251 W 3rd St

Rutherfordton, NC 28139

$115,000
Price
3
Beds
—Sq. Ft.
— / Sq. Ft.
—
Sq. Ft.
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per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Calling all investors! Excellent opportunity with large, open lot of 0.8 acres located within walking distance of downtown Rutherfordton. The property started renovations, but unfortunately, they were halted due to Hurricane Helene. Roof is less than five years old, and the interior has been gutted, requiring new electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems. The bathroom and kitchen have been partially started, new vinyl flooring and a new walk-in shower. Owner is real estate agent. Buyer to verify all...Calling all investors! Excellent opportunity with large, open lot of 0.8 acres located within walking distance of downtown Rutherfordton. The property started renovations, but unfortunately, they were halted due to Hurricane Helene. Roof is less than five years old, and the interior has been gutted, requiring new electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems. The bathroom and kitchen have been partially started, new vinyl flooring and a new walk-in shower. Owner is real estate agent. Buyer to verify all information, agent makes no representations due to never occupying home.
  1. Listed by Greg Balk • Mr. Lake Lure Real Estate • stay@mrlakelure.com

Property Details for 251 West 3rd Street

Architectural Style
Cottage
Waterfront Features
None
Parking Features
Driveway
Community Features
None
Subdivision Name
None
LISTING UPDATED: 03/28/2026 05:02 AM

Property Details for 251 West 3rd Street

StatusActive
MLS #4362696
Days on Market1
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1930
Lot Size0.80 AC / 34,848 SF
CountyRutherford County
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Location

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Building Information for 251 West 3rd Street

Stories-Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.80 AC / 34,848 SF

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$674 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$558

Property Taxes

$116

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 251 West 3rd Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.961724
  • Latitude: 35.369589
  • Directions: From downtown Rutherfordton, take N. Washington, turn left onto third street. Home less than 1/4 mile blue house on left.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $139,500.00
  • Parcel Number: 1207456
  • City Taxes Paid To: Rutherfordton
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: R-S Middle
  • High School: Unspecified
  • Elementary School: Rutherfordton
Parking
  • Parking: Open Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking: Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking: Covered Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
  • Parking: Assigned Spaces: 2
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 1000
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Garage: 0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 1276
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 1276
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 0.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Sloped, Wooded
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Additional: None
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 26
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Development Status: Completed
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Proposed Special Assessment Description: None
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Other - See Remarks
  • Water Source: City, Other - See Remarks
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: See Remarks
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Road Surface Type: Dirt, Gravel, Paved
  • Roof: Fiberglass
  • Horse Amenities: None
Interior Features
  • Appliances: None
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Other - See Remarks, None
  • Heating: Other - See Remarks, None
  • Interior Features: Split Bedroom
  • Laundry Features: None
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Non-Functional
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Basement Features: Dirt Floor
  • Bedroom Main: 3
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Half Bath Main: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 6.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Dining Area
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 251 West 3rd Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 27, 2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4362696

$115,000—
Jan 31, 2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1173316505

$57,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/27/2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4362696

$115,000
01/31/2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1173316505

$57,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 251 West 3rd Street

Taxable ValueLand$18,000Additions$121,500Total$139,500
Tax Record2025$1,390 ($116 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,276 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,276 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt638 SqFtStories1Lot Size34,848 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930Year Renovated1966ZoningRMSTCountyRUTHERFORDAPN1207456Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 251 West 3rd Street

This home is within Rutherford County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Rutherfordton Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
R-S Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
R-S Central High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rutherford Early College High School
Public - 9 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
Rutherfordton Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

R-S Middle School
Public6 to 8

R-S Central High School
Public9 to 12

Rutherford Early College High School
Public9 to 13

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 251 West 3rd Street, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

251 West 3rd Street is a single family home for sale in Rutherfordton, NC 28139. This property was listed for sale on March 27, 2026 by Mr. Lake Lure Real Estate, it's currently listed at $115,000. It has been on the market for a total of 1 days and was last sold on January 31, 2005. This listing's school district is Rutherford County School District. Nearby schools include Rutherfordton Elementary School, R-S Middle School and R-S Central High School. 251 West 3rd Street is a 3-bed, 1-bath, single family home built in 1930.

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